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Major 2021 Model X refresh pending [Update: Unveiled January 27, 2021]

Discussion in 'Model X' started by Nuclear Fusion, Nov 25, 2020.

  1. Merrill

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    I agree, you have to factor in saving in gas, cost of maintenance. I did that originally in 2013 when I purchased my Model S, I looked at 10 year cost of ownership and it brought the purchase price down to $50,000. My Mercedes suv cost close to that not including cost of maintenance and fuel. But for me it was more about the environment. Will never own another ICE.
     
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  2. mmalia

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    Agreed
     
  3. mmalia

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    I think the 3 also had the skateboard pictured with air suspension at some point. Not sure we can go based on the renderings.

    Didn’t musk say he was going to do a conference on the changes last week?
     
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  4. dmurphy

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    They haven’t even really advertised the new cars at all. Waiting for a more detailed dive at this point.
     
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  5. elguapo

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    One reason, my guess, is there aren’t any production models to show in real life. Supposedly, they were going to have a specific refresh event.

    Hopefully, Mr. Musk will refrain from breaking any windows this time...
     
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  6. dmurphy

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    to be fair; Franz did it. Wonder if they docked his pay for the window?
     
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  7. DIL

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    you’re making this so hard. I want to be that guy.
     
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  8. bayareaever

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    he sure did say that. There a lot of unanswered questions right now about X and S. I think he got too wrapped up in starship, not that I can blame him. Everyone should start tweeting him!

    he doesn’t need a real car to have a phone conference. My guess is reservation levels are sufficient so it’s not a big priority.
     
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  9. elguapo

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    If anything, more details might slow reservations, IMO. At some point, Tesla will have to give more info, and people only lose $100 to get in line. I don’t think there are any features he could announce that would increase interest and/or are holding folks back. He’d probably like to be able to be clear on whether the yoke is real and that may take some time. Otherwise, I really can’t think of a reason for him to say a word.
     
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  10. mmalia

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    His tweets have been a little off/funky again so maybe he forgot they have new S and X ? Lol
     
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  11. henderrj

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    I think I disagree. I'm pretty sure there's some tech in there that none of us have an idea about. Clarity on the heat pump etc would also help I think. At least, I'm excited to hear about it!
     
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  12. TrevTremaine

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    Speaking of phone conferences, that would be an interesting "add" to Teslas - video calling/conferencing. If the interior camera is there, it wouldn't be that much to add in the video portion. The only caveat is that the car would have to be in park to function.

    Just an idea.
     
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  13. MorrisonHiker

    MorrisonHiker S 100D 2021.4.11

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    https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1257797406696996864?s=19
    Screenshot_20210207-064335_Chrome.jpg
     
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  14. garcialm

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    Cleveland SC said they were hoping to have a demo at the end March of the refreshed X.
     
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  15. Nerdy_Engineer

    Nerdy_Engineer Brett - The Nerdy Engineer

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    The heat pump was confirmed in writing somewhere. Maybe in the investment PDF they put out right before the results call?
     
  16. elguapo

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    I think he/she was saying they’d like to learn more about what it does/how it works in response to my post about me not thinking there was any more cool tech for them to announce. I do believe you’re right. The heat pump itself was confirmed somewhere...
     
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  17. peety3

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    Is it any more weatherproof than any other car? My '01 Ford Excursion has never been garaged (6'9" high and 18'9" long makes it a bit tough), and the paint fade/wear/flaking isn't pretty, nor is the moss gathered in door jambs. The roof leaks aren't fun either, when water drips out of the overhead console under braking.
     
  18. dmurphy

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    Given its construction, it should be. No paint - just stainless steel. No seams either / the nature of its exoskeleton should avoid a lot of water entry areas common on most other cars.
    Can’t wait to check one out.
     
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  19. Nuclear Fusion

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    Vindication at this point
     
  20. HyperionMark

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    Yep, credit where credit is due. They seem to get some good scoops on stories. Doesn't change their journalistic integrity or lack thereof.
     

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